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chin rest

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  1. chin restnoun

    a rest on which a violinist can place the chin

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  1. chin rest

    A chinrest is a shaped piece of wood (or plastic) attached to the body of a violin or a viola to aid in the positioning of the player's jaw or chin on the instrument. The chinrest may be made of ebony, rosewood, boxwood, or plastic.

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  1. chin rest

    A chin rest is a small, detachable piece attached to the body of a string instrument such as a violin or viola, providing comfort and support for the player. It is placed on the instrument so the player can hold it steady with their chin and left shoulder while playing, freeing up their hands to manipulate the strings and bow. The chin rest is usually made of wood or plastic and can be adjusted to fit the player's anatomy and playing style.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of chin rest in Chaldean Numerology is: 1

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of chin rest in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6

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